If you ever read anything but headlines you would know that the Apple pays more for their manufacturer's employees than the other companies.
Yeah, I'll ensure I totally ignore all the child labour story's because Apple is just magic
If you ever read anything but headlines you would know that the Apple pays more for their manufacturer's employees than the other companies.
Sorry, I'd love to see that, but we need to let that notion go.
Not going to happen. Economics 101.
That's right. How dare a business like money? They should just close and give all of their money to charity; that would certainly help the United States, right?
If they are going to charge massive amounts for lightning accessories, they might as well put in a requirement that products must be made in the US. OSHA would take care of the rest, employees would be getting a decent wage, and our economy wouldn't suck as much.
It would be nice if Apple was actually capable of ensuring it's OWN devices are capable of meeting a manufacturing responsibility code! Hypocritical much Apple???
Yeah, I'll ensure I totally ignore all the child labour story's because Apple is just magic
By making it _harder_ for companies to make compliant products? I would say its more about raising the bar of quality and economic benefit. Sure, more costly at the consumer end, but more requirements filters out some of the junky products that fill store shelves. That can't be a bad thing.
True...... The more money a company makes the more Obama will tax and give to those who are to lazy to work.
Get real with the child labor stories. At what age do you think farmer children start roughing it in the fields? I personally had my kid on my business payroll when he was 8, and he loved it. It gave meaning to his life other than constant studying, and he's grown up with a great work ethic. The idea that kids shouldn't be allowed to work is crazy.
Get real with the child labor stories. At what age do you think farmer children start roughing it in the fields? I personally had my kid on my business payroll when he was 8, and he loved it. It gave meaning to his life other than constant studying, and he's grown up with a great work ethic. The idea that kids shouldn't be allowed to work is crazy.
WOW! Does it make you feel all big and clever with the fact your beliefs are from the 1920's and you are incapable of being intelligent enough to evolve into the modern world?
Seriously, I should imagine the majority on here would be shocked you are a victorian that has time travelled, your ideology certainly has NO place in the modern world, I guess you think having a certain coloured slave working for you at home is good and normal too? Bet you beat them and make them wear the same clothes for several months? Those sort of things are from the same idiotic backward thinking times.
You are a seriously sick twisted individual, I'm sure society is so much better for having you, NOT!
I would agree about the idea behind your bashing.
But I would first get the guys whole story before starting nuclear war on him.
You Sir, are irresponsible.
Yes, I always wait for a person to fully explain why they support child labour and see nothing wrong with it before bashing them
Not a whole lot of intelligence in this thread if I'm honest. But PLENTY of backward devolved ideology.
You very precious and priceless to call ME irresponsible too hahahahaha...
Well, I'm pretty sure he's not the kind to force his kid working 12-16 hours a day
I think it more voluntary from the kids end, and the benefit is hard earned cash.
Actually, I myself did this for a farmer myself when around 10 years old. My own decision. No forcing. And it was pretty cool making money AND having massive amounts of fun being around tractors, animals and hay and what not!
let me repost what was said so it can sink in. You may realise that he was actually supporting child labour making Apple products?
Get real with the child labor stories. At what age do you think farmer children start roughing it in the fields? I personally had my kid on my business payroll when he was 8, and he loved it. It gave meaning to his life other than constant studying, and he's grown up with a great work ethic. The idea that kids shouldn't be allowed to work is crazy.
Nope, no, can't see any distinction between the 16hr sweat shops with 8 year olds and a farm, nope, all I see is approval and justification of it in this comment.
Oh right, they like money.
Are you some spoiled rich kid that never had a job as a child? Should we ban kids from riding their bikes and tossing newspapers on people's porches?
Forced child labor is wrong! However, teaching a child the value of a dollar by earning it, is perfectly fine. The fact that you disagree with this boggles my mind.
Forced child labor is wrong! However, teaching a child the value of a dollar by earning it, is perfectly fine.
Sadly, I'm pretty sure you are right! This will get spun somehow by media and the haters as Apple forcing others to do what they want!
I would agree about the idea behind your bashing.
But I would first get the guys whole story before starting nuclear war on him.
You Sir, are irresponsible.
And they'd have to double the price. They are... far far more than any competitor. Get real with the child labor stories. At what age do you think farmer children start roughing it in the fields? I personally had my kid on my business payroll when he was 8, and he loved it. It gave meaning to his life other than constant studying, and he's grown up with a great work ethic. The idea that kids shouldn't be allowed to work is crazy.
If you weren't breaking child labour laws, what your kid was doing was pretty much a hobby. Or do you think those kids go to school and do a couple of hours of work a few days a week after finishing homework? You know, not too much so they still have energy for football practise? Right. Yes, Apple is reducing child labour in their chain but it's not gone and it's certainly not the only problem. This is nice, though.
Are you some spoiled rich kid that never had a job as a child? Should we ban kids from riding their bikes and tossing newspapers on people's porches?
Forced child labor is wrong! However, teaching a child the value of a dollar by earning it, is perfectly fine. The fact that you disagree with this boggles my mind.
Apple only gets bashed by the media
Slim chance of this code of conduct bit making headlines
Or it will get spun as a "closed" system or Apple being control freaks
It's waterproof? That's pretty cool.
Agreed. There's nothing wrong with teaching young kids responsibility, the value of money and good work ethics, as long as it is not forced, and a fun and positive experience for them.
Also child labour, in those societies, is an ingrained practice, that isn't going to change overnight, because of our 'guilty conscience'. This will take time, and the onus is on China's labor laws to fix this.
APPLE is doing more than any other company in this regard, and it wouldn't be fair to lay all the blame at their doorstep.
Let's see what we are 'discussing' here, have I mentioned a child learning the value of money? No. Have I mentioned a child doing a paper round although at 8 years old that's pushing it? No. Am I talking about child labour and 16hr sweatshops and the fact the other person implied they support that? Oh yes I believe I am....
The person you jumped all over never mentioned forcing his kid to work 16 hours in a sweatshop or your ridiculous argument that he supports owning slaves. Your hyperbole rightly got you called out, and instead of apologizing, you conveniently ignored that part of your post.